System uses a sodium citrate-based buffer system. These samples contain up to 20 amino acids normally found in proteins. A buffer system using 3 sodium citrate buffers is sufficient for these samples.

Accurate: Superb separation, accurately identifies and quantifies free amino acids, as well as the amino acid composition of proteins and peptides.Reliable: Minimal matrix interference and near baseline separation helps to reduce ambiguities in interpretation and increase confidence in diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Automated derivatization of amino acids maximizes reproducibility.Fast: Rapid protocols that increase sample throughput by cutting analysis time.Economical: The column cleaning and repacking service, gives columns an almost indefinite life and cuts the cost of ownership.Fully Automated: Total PC control allows 24/7 operations.Versatile: Wide variety of sample types compatible: Urine, plasma, serum, CSF, amniotic fluid, culture media, tissue extracts, protein hydrolysates from various food and feedstuff samples or synthetic drugs, nutraceuticals, beverages.Easy to implement: No lengthy method development required as this well characterized system is established worldwide. All customers have their instrument optimised to their application directly from the factory.Convenient: Interchangeable sample trays allow samples to be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated.Robust: Advanced fluidics and robust hardware mean easy maintenance for users, backed by the reassurance of Biochrom's dedicated service and support team.Flexible: Integrated software, choice of different methods to adapt to the user's needs. Automatic sample set-up. Networking and exporting of data.Compact: Bench top design requiring minimum lab space.

Automatic shut-down and reaction coil flushing in the event of:

Power failure

Photometer lamp failure

Low ninhydrin, buffer, coil and nitrogen pressures

High coil and column temperatures, high ninhydrin, buffer and coil pressures